TRW M79 "Thumper" 40mm Grenade Launcher

TRW M79 "Thumper" 40mm Grenade Launcher

Offering an exceptional piece of American military ordnance history, these original Thompson-Ramo-Woolridge (TRW) Inc M79 40mm Grenade Launchers are authentic, battlefield-fielded military artifacts used by US Navy SEALs during the Global War on Terror. Originally developed in the 1950s and officially adopted by the US military in 1960, the iconic "Thumper" was engineered to bridge the critical tactical range gap between hand grenades and mortar fire. Proven across decades of combat service from the jungles of Vietnam to modern SOCOM deployments in Iraq and Afghanistan, these genuine TRW contract launchers represent an exceptionally rare collector opportunity for authentic US military arms.

Operating via a simple, ultra-reliable break-open single-shot mechanism, the M79 fires standard 40x46mm low-velocity ordnance to deliver effective area fire support out to 400 meters. Built with a 14-inch barrel and measuring approximately 29 inches overall, this lightweight 6-pound launcher provides mobile, devastating firepower in a compact shoulder-fired footprint. Each example retains its authentic operational character, displaying true combat wear and patina consistent with years of elite military service. Transferable as a fully registered NFA Destructive Device (DD), these authentic TRW-manufactured M79s are among the most historic military collectibles ever offered.

Features

Authentic US Navy SEAL GWOT Provenance:
Genuine battlefield-fielded M79 launchers issued to US Navy SEAL teams during modern conflict; authentic military issue, not commercial clones or reproductions.

Historic TRW Contract Manufacture:
Original US military production manufactured by Thompson-Ramo-Woolridge (TRW) Inc., maintaining historic government contractor markings and military-spec construction.

40x46mm Low-Velocity Ordnance Capability:
Chambered for standard 40x46mm low-velocity grenades, delivering high-explosive, smoke, or illumination rounds up to 400 meters.

Break-Open Single-Shot Operating Action:
Classic, heavy-duty break-action design allows fast breech loading, positive extraction, and simple mechanical operation under adverse combat conditions.

Authentic Battlefield Patina & Wear:
Features genuine finish wear, handling marks, and physical character acquired through operational deployment in global military theaters across Asia and the Middle East.

Compact Shoulder-Fired Footprint:
A 14-inch barrel and ~29-inch overall length at just 6.0 pounds provide excellent balance, portability, and quick target alignment.

NFA Registered Destructive Device:
Formally classified and registered under the National Firearms Act (NFA) as a civilian-transferable Destructive Device (DD).

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